New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7851: Enacts "Erin's law", establishing the offense of aggravated murder, abuse, and manslaughter of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7851 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts "Erin's law", establishing the offense of aggravated murder, abuse, and manslaughter of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse; repealer. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO CODES